How do I install update?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/assistant-ui/skills --skill update` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does update support?

update works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is update free to use?

Yes. update is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by assistant-ui.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for update?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

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assistant-ui/skills · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/assistant-ui/skills --skill update

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summary

Automated version detection and migration for assistant-ui and AI SDK with breaking-change guidance.

›Detects current installed versions against npm ground truth and identifies which migrations are needed
›Routes updates through AI SDK v6 migration first (if required), then assistant-ui version-specific migrations, with clear dependency ordering
›Includes reference guides for AI SDK v4/v5 to v6 transitions, assistant-ui version jumps, and a breaking-changes quick reference table
›Prov

skill.md

assistant-ui Update

Always verifies against npm ground truth and GitHub commits.

References

./references/ai-sdk-v6.md -- AI SDK v4/v5 → v6 migration (complete guide)
./references/assistant-ui.md -- assistant-ui version migrations
./references/breaking-changes.md -- Quick reference table

Phase 1: Detect Versions

Get Ground Truth

# Installed versions
npm ls @assistant-ui/react @assistant-ui/react-ai-sdk ai @ai-sdk/react 2>/dev/null

# Latest from npm
npm view @assistant-ui/react version
npm view @assistant-ui/react-ai-sdk version
npm view ai version

Version Analysis

Package	Check For
`ai`	< 6.0.0 → needs AI SDK v6 migration
`@assistant-ui/react`	< 0.12.0 → needs unified state API migration
`@assistant-ui/react`	< 0.11.0 → needs runtime migration
`@assistant-ui/react`	< 0.10.0 → needs ESM migration
`@assistant-ui/react`	< 0.8.0 → needs UI split migration
`@assistant-ui/react-ai-sdk`	< 1.0.0 → needs AI SDK v6 first

Phase 2: Route to Migration

AI SDK < 6.0.0?
├─ Yes → See ./references/ai-sdk-v6.md
└─ No
   └─ assistant-ui outdated?
      ├─ Yes → See ./references/assistant-ui.md
      └─ No → Already up to date

Migration Order

AI SDK first (if < 6.0.0) - Required for @assistant-ui/react-ai-sdk >= 1.0
assistant-ui second - Apply breaking changes for version jump
Verify - Type check, build, test

Phase 3: Execute

Update Packages

# pnpm
pnpm add @assistant-ui/react@latest @assistant-ui/react-ai-sdk@latest ai@latest @ai-sdk/react@latest

# npm
npm install @assistant-ui/react@latest @assistant-ui/react-ai-sdk@latest ai@latest @ai-sdk/react@latest

Apply Migrations

Based on version jump, apply relevant migrations from references.

Verify

npx tsc --noEmit  # Type check
pnpm build        # Build check

Troubleshooting

"Peer dependency conflict"

Update all packages together
Check version compatibility in ./references/breaking-changes.md

Type errors after upgrade

Consult breaking changes reference
Check specific migration guide

Runtime errors

Verify API patterns match new version
Check for renamed/moved APIs

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Ratings

4.5★★★★★45 reviews

★★★★★Diya Menon· Dec 28, 2024
We added update from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Alexander Kapoor· Dec 16, 2024
Registry listing for update matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
★★★★★Harper Singh· Dec 12, 2024
update reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Xiao Gonzalez· Nov 19, 2024
update reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Naina Nasser· Nov 7, 2024
update fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Tariq Park· Nov 3, 2024
We added update from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Ishan Garcia· Oct 26, 2024
We added update from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Xiao Thompson· Oct 22, 2024
update fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Xiao Smith· Oct 10, 2024
Registry listing for update matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Sep 21, 2024
I recommend update for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

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